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Backhus Family History

Backhus Surname Meaning

German: northern variant of Backhaus. English: variant of Backus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Backhus family from?

You can see how Backhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backhus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Backhus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Backhus families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Backhus's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Backhus families in 1891.
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What did your Backhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Backhus. 67% of Backhus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Backhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backhus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 194 immigration records available for the last name Backhus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 391 military records available for the last name Backhus. For the veterans among your Backhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backhus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Backhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Backhus in 1961 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backhus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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